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Introduction to the job

The Sourcing Lead is responsible for the overall relationship between ASML and a set of its key suppliers. Current suppliers will be managed for QLTCS (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Sustainability) performance, while potential new suppliers will be discovered for future business as needed. This position requires a combination of skills in strategic thinking, leadership, initiative, professional communication, financial / business analysis, and is greatly aided by a background in engineering or technology.

Introduction to the job

The Sourcing Lead is responsible for the overall relationship between ASML and a set of its key suppliers. Current suppliers will be managed for QLTCS (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost and Sustainability) performance, while potential new suppliers will be discovered for future business as needed. This position requires a combination of skills in strategic thinking, leadership, initiative, professional communication, financial / business analysis, and is greatly aided by a background in engineering or technology.

In this position you will manage assigned suppliers and an overall commodity / category (supply base) to ensure ASML is supported by world-class suppliers delivering on time, at spec, good quality and at the competitive total cost. You will be expected to actively pursue continuous improvement with current suppliers and potential suppliers and continually explore opportunities arising from process and product improvements, new technology, alternative materials and suppliers, enhancements in supply chain activities, cost reduction programs and any other opportunities that may present a competitive advantage.

Role and responsibilities

• Strategically develops vision and targets of supplier landscape by pursuing critical technology roadmap and product roadmap in collaboration with category manager while considering regional needs.
• Jointly defines and executes category sourcing strategy with Category PFT (Product Family Team) and strategic supplier account plans at suppliers.
• Proactively monitors developments and trends within the supply base for Mechatronics & Mechanics and ensures ASML is prepared to react appropriately for short to long terms.
• Drives supplier selection activities by leading one or more Sourcing Teams.
• Prepares and presents for key decision making in executive review meetings, regarding make / buy decisions and supplier selections.
• Negotiates Long Term Supply Agreements (LTSA), NPI Agreements, and associated addendums, and monitors contractual compliance of the supplier as well as ASML.
• Drives continuous cost and lead time reduction.
• Take lead to manage suppliers’ QLTCS performance with SAT (“Supplier Account Team”) through review processes on regular basis, eg Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and Executive Review Meeting (ERM).
• Prepares supplier spending forecasts and monitors supplier financial health.
• Ensures all communication to the supplier is coordinated and consistent.
• Drives supply base rationalization within the categories.
• Participates in supplier overall capabilities audits and drives closure of findings and improvement plans.

Education and experience

Skills

Other information

This position is based in Penang.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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